IT Minister Priyank Kharge meets Anthropic team, indicates Karnataka to work closely with AI firm
The interaction covered Anthropics plans for its Bengaluru office and opportunities to work closely with Karnatakas technology and startup ecosystem
SIR of voter rolls in Ktaka from April
A stone-pelting incident occurred during a Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti procession in Bagalkot, Karnataka. Stones were thrown at participants and police personnel, though no injuries were reported. Authorities have assured that culprits will be identified and strict action will be taken.
Ranji Trophy final at Hubballi because of safety works at Chinnaswamy
BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Cricket Association on Thursday confirmed that the upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will be played at Hubballi, a decision the officials took to further speed up the ongoing safety enhancement works at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Ranji Trophy final will start from February 24 and []
Fireman to Firefighter: Karnataka to introduce 10% quota for women in recruitment
Ranji Trophy final between Ktaka and J&K to be played in Hubballi
New Delhi, Feb 19: The Ranji Trophy 2025/26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be staged at the KSCA Cricket Stadium in Hubballi from February 24, said the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday. Previously, a JKCA official told IANS that the final was likely to be held in Hubballi. Taking into []
Bengaluru woman falls for Valentines Day gift from 'Belgium doctor', loses Rs 1.3L
A Bengaluru divorcee lost over Rs 1.3 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a foreign doctor and customs officials. Lured by promises of love and gifts on Valentine's Day, she transferred money for alleged customs and clearance charges, only realizing she was duped when demands continued.
A debt-ridden grocery shop owner fatally stabbed his 60-year-old neighbour after she caught him stealing gold ornaments from her home. The victim's paralyzed husband was a helpless witness to the brutal attack. The accused then fled with the stolen jewelry, but was later apprehended by police.
Unable to walk, senior citizen dies in fire in Bengaluru
Karnataka high court: Consider adoption pleas of couple raising abandoned child
Travel operators seek road tax relief, rollback of 3% cess in pre-Budget memorandum
To help achieve the targets under the Tourism Policy 202429, the association sought tax exemptions or reductions for tourist vehicles, including mini buses, multi-utility vehicles
There is architecture in every moving body, says Nicole Morel
Swiss choreographer Nicole Morel explores the tension between permanence and fragility by using a simple brick
Bengaluru lets you be many things at once: Madhu Nataraj
Bengaluru-based dancer and choreographer Madhu Nataraj is a leading contemporary classical voice, taking her company to international festivals and earning a distinguished arts honour in New York in 2025. She is rooted in Indian classical traditions yet global in expression, making her a Bangalore Times Headliner
Govt lifts price cap on library books, opens doors to bestsellers & exam guides
Belagavi witnesses a rise in electric vehicle adoption
Heritage curbs stall Dharwad dist civil hospitals upgrade
Valmiki Gurupitha seer suffers mild heart attack, hospitalised in Hyderabad
Man attempts to kill pregnant sister over her inter-caste marriage in Koppal
Police organise farewell ceremony for transferred officers
After spat over CM face, BJP gags members from speaking on alliance with JD(S)
Congress split over plan to replace EVMs with ballot paper
Fake raid: Janitor duo turns GST officials to extort tobacco trader, lands in soup
Two die of suffocation while cleaning septic tank
Growing fear among sub-registrars over police action
Karnataka transport unions set March 2 deadline over arrears
Interstate bike thieves arrested, 14 stolen bikes seized
Grand Shivaji Jayanti celebrations marked by cultural and educational events
Belagavi firm seeks injunction against Anthropic PBC using name in India
DC announces land title deed distribution record updates
CSR collaboration delivers critical aid to vulnerable infants from poor families
Platforms at 3 more Metro stations get safety barricades
Summer call: Keep Bengaluru parks open all day, say citizens
Hubballi To Host Ranji Trophy Final, Announces KSCA
Karnataka State Cricket Association shifts title clash from Bengaluru to Hubballi
Two arrested in inter-State bike theft case, 14 vehicles seized
According to the report, the probable cause of the incident is that the trainee pilots failure to execute a proper recovery from the bounced landing contributed to the incident
Karnataka makes NABH or NQAS accreditation mandatory for all blood centres
The directive has been issued through a Government Order dated February 17, 2026, following a proposal from the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society and consultations with NABH authorities
CT, MRI services resume in districts after disruption; protests erupt in some hospitals
The Health Department says patients will not be affected as scanning facilities have been mapped to nearby government and empanelled private institutions within the same district
Two die in a head-on collision in Hassan
Summer in Karnataka to be hot and humid: IMD
Helping your pockets: How Bengaluru businessman fought for zero balance accounts
Narayana Hospital upgrades its cancer care
Karnataka RTC unions withdraw strike plan; set March 2 deadline for govt. to mee their demands
RTC officials stated that the protest had little impact on bus services across the State on Thursday, with overall fleet utilisation exceeding 96%
Mysuru Literary Festival on Feb 22
Upalokayukta censures Nagamangala DySP over transportation of minor minerals
Hubballi to host Ranji final; Chinnaswamy not yet ready
ESPNcricinfo understands the KSCA had the option of hosting the fixture between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir either in Bengaluru or Hubballi
Karnataka high court: Employer, not insurer, must pay interest on payouts
Councillor can be removed for misconduct despite pending criminal case on same charge: Karnataka HC
BJP vows to return to power in 2028 in Karnataka, attacks Congress at executive committee meet
BJP leaders in Bengaluru have strongly criticized the Congress government in Karnataka. They expressed confidence in returning to power in the 2028 Assembly elections. The party passed resolutions on corruption, drug menace, and Bengaluru's garbage crisis. Leaders urged workers to prepare for upcoming polls and highlight government failures.
VTU V-C tells students to be AI-ready
Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium not to host Ranji final; here's why
The Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will be held in Hubballi, not Bengaluru, due to ongoing safety upgrades at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This strategic move, confirmed by KSCA, aims to ensure a high-quality spectator experience and promote cricket statewide, fostering fan engagement beyond the capital.
Industry leaders reaffirm confidence in coastal Karnatakas progress, inclusive spirit
They issue a joint statement in view of minister Priyank Kharges statement over negative investment climate in coastal region due to communal tension, religious narratives
Farmers body opposes resumption of safari in Nagarhole and Bandipur
Karnataka seal Ranji final spot, to face Jammu and Kashmir in title clash
Karnataka secured their Ranji Trophy final berth despite a brief, unusual resumption of play after tea. Umpires insisted on continuing the match against Uttarakhand, though the result was a foregone conclusion. Karnataka will now host Jammu and Kashmir in the final, with coach Yere Goud acknowledging the formidable challenge posed by the first-time finalists.
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka through to final as match meanders into a draw
The game is called off after 14 overs in the final session on the fifth day; Avneesh, Saurabh and Abhay excel with half-centuries for Uttarakhand; the summit clash will be played in Hubballi
BJP State executive adopts three resolutions condemning Congress govt. in Karnataka
The State executive adopted a resolution applauding the BJP-led Union government for honouring Vande Mataram and enacting VB-G RAM G Act
City police conduct drone surveillance in parts of Mysuru
Twin city students excel in JEE Mains
Telangana restaurants among top evaders in Rs 70,000 crore tax scam
Hyderabad: An investigation into Hyderabads biryani chains revealed that there is a greater tax evasion scam worth at least Rs 70,000 crore in the restaurant industry, with Karnataka recording the highest evasion and Telangana not far behind. The Income Tax Department reportedly used data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to inspect 60 terabytes of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New Vice-Chancellor appointed at BLDEDU
Illuminate 4.0 to be held in Mysuru on Feb 21
DKS visits Kamakhya temple in Assam
Karnataka: Panel recommends State to resume free bicycle scheme, stop guest faculty hiring
Stone-throwing incident takes new turn; Chikkamagaluru Police arrest three for criminal trespass
The objective of the campaign is to systematically develop a love for reading among students to shape them into responsible citizens with active, rational and high-level thinking skills
Shivaji Jayanti celebrated with fervour
Colourful processionswith portraits and statues of Shivaji Maharaj mounted on embellished vehicles were taken out on the thoroughfares of the villages, towns, and cities to mark the occasion.
Two men lose lives cleaning septic tank in Kalaburagi
Grocery store owner arrested for killing elderly woman to rob her gold chain
Central RDPR team inspects MGNREGA works
Worker found dead at textile unit in Hassan
Workshop at CSIR-CFTRI on sodium reduction in food
Raichur MP: Want clarity on national strategy to curb ultra-processed foods
State contractors association to hold strike over pending bills on March 6
State president of the association R. Manjunath says the government has not cleared dues amounting to 37,370 crore, pending in various departments
Vairamudi Brahmotsava at Melkote from March 23
Vairamudi crown adorning and grand procession to be held on March 28
Programme in memory of Prof. Shivarudrappa in Shivamogga on February 21
Belagavi: Brahmin Samaj Trust complains against encroachments
Allowing unauthorised bike taxis would not only endanger public safety but also increase the number of road accidents, they say.
Safai Karmacharis Commission is for addressing civic workers grievances, says chairman
Avians of Mangaluru | Campus Bird Count 2026
Padikkal, Smaran, Rahul star as Karnataka make 15th final
Their semi-final against Uttarakhand ended in a draw, but Karnataka were through on a first-innings lead
Karnataka enters Ranji Trophy final, to face Jammu and Kashmir in title clash
Following their success in the 2013-14 season, Karnataka grabbed the Ranji, Irani and Vijay Hazare trophies in the 2014-15 season as well
Koraput tribal farmers send ginger and Kalajeera rice to Karnataka, Punjab and Haryana
Facilitated by Jaivik Sri FPC under state guidance and the PSFPO project backed by Palladium and the Gates Foundation, the initiative is expected to help farmers earn 3040% higher prices
Bengaluru woman rescued by police seconds before drowning in Bellandur Lake
The 23-year-old woman called the emergency helpline Namma 112 stating that she intended to end her life due to distress caused by frequent domestic disputes with her husband, a water-tanker driver.
Woman booked for misusing bank account in 70.85 lakh cyber fraud case
The Karnataka Cyber Command has intensified its statewide special drive against mule bank accounts and mule herders, uncovering a large network involved in routing proceeds of cyber fraud across the State
Coastal Karnataka industry bodies cite IT growth data to counter Priyank Kharges claims
The statement follows comments by Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge on the regions economic potential.
Karnataka seal final spot in Ranji Trophy, J&K await in title match
Karnataka has reached the Ranji Trophy final after an 11-year wait. They secured their spot by earning a first-innings lead in their semifinal match against Uttarakhand. Karnataka will now face Jammu and Kashmir in the title clash. This marks a significant achievement for Karnataka, who last won the title in the 2014-15 season.
Bengaluru police rescue by city police seconds before drowning in Bellandur Lake
The 23-year-old woman called the emergency helpline Namma 112 stating that she intended to end her life due to distress caused by frequent domestic disputes with her husband, a water-tanker driver.
Karnataka RTC staff protest: Bus services 96% normal, says government
Of the 12,458 scheduled departures planned across KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC, 11,987 services were operated, achieving an overall operation rate of 96.22%.
